Uncoupling Protein 2

**Definition:** A mitochondrial uncoupling protein that is expressed in many tissues and exhibits the greatest expression in SKELETAL MUSCLE. It regulates mitochondrial ATP production and the generation of REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.530.937.598.750 - D12.776.543.585.475.688.750 - D12.776.543.585.937.696.750 - D12.776.575.750.688.750

**Synonyms:** - Uncoupling Protein-2 - Mitochondrial Uncoupling Protein 2 - Solute Carrier Family 25 Member 8 - SLC25A8 Protein - UCP2 Protein